Rusk ISD names new superintendent

RUSK Rusk ISD officially has a new superintendent after the school board trustees voted to hire Scott Davis, from Lamesa ISD.

Trustees signed his contract after the meeting on Wednesday. Davis' first day is on the job will be July 1.

The board also accepted the resignation of Tammy Raspberry, third grade elementary school teacher, who will be moving to Alto ISD in the fall. They accepted the resignation of former high school teacher Osborne Brines.

A few hires were approved, including the new superintendent's wife Kriste Davis as a district-wide english as a counselor at the intermediate school.

Zachary Allison was hired as a teacher and coach. He will instruct physical education classes and serve as the head basketball coach and assistant football coach.

Molly Miller was hired at the intermediate school as a special education teacher, Dawn Lee was hired as a second grade teacher and Michelle Kearney will serve as the district-wide english as a second language teacher.

Lesa Jones, director of finance, told board members all of the new hires were certified and highly qualified, and should make good additions to the staff.

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